Day Nurseries

Day nurseries are for children under five years old, in which they can play and learn, and have fun in-groups while their parents' work or study.

Nurseries are registered with OFSTED (Children Services) (the Office for Standards in Education) and are inspected each year to ensure they are meeting the proper standards.

Day nurseries are usually open all day for most of the year, and often offer part-time places for those parents who wish to make use of this option.

A team of staff runs a nursery, and activities are planned so as to help children learn through play. At nursery, children are involved in a range of different activities through which they learn new skills and make friends.

There are different types of nurseries with different ways of operating, so look around for one that suits both you and your child.

• View our list of Private Nurseries

Day Nursery Plus Points

Day nursery places can be good for the child and the parent in a number of ways, including:

• Socialisation - children get the chance to play and learn with other children, and to develop their own friends and relationships
   
• Parental support - day nurseries are often geared to the needs of working parents, allowing them to relax knowing that their children are in good hands if they have to work during the day
   
• Value for money - some day nurseries offer free, part-time early education or pre-school places for children aged three and four (see how much does a nursery cost, for more information, or contact Croydon Children's Information Service)

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